Security · Updated 28 Oct, 03:37 am IST
UNM Health hit by ransomware, patient care and classes disrupted
Why it matters for readers: Shows how ransomware can directly affect hospitals and patient services and how attackers publicize claims.
- UNM Health limited new patient admissions, diverted ambulances and suspended outpatient surgeries and appointments.1
- UNM Hospital and Sandoval Regional Medical Center remained open while clinics were set to resume scheduled services on Tuesday, October 27.1
- Classes at the university’s four health sciences schools were canceled and nonessential HSC employees were told to stay home.1
- A ransomware group named Byod posted a claim on a data leak site saying it compromised thousands of UNM systems and core infrastructure components.1
- UNM Health did not disclose the specific type of cyberattack, and emergency guidance advised calling 911 for urgent care.1
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